The red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is a notorious pest that poses a significant threat to palm trees globally. Its larvae burrow into the trunks of palm trees, causing extensive ...

There are more than 95,000 different weevil species, and the most common types infesting pantries and cupboards are rice ...

After the eggs are deposited in the developing acorn, the tree heals the hole, protecting the egg and the young weevil from predators and parasitoids. Once the larvae hatch, they eat the fruit within ...

Weevils, a diverse group of beetles belonging ... providing the first descriptions of their larvae and pupae. This research identified key morphological traits that distinguish these species ...

Weevil larvae are white or cream-coloured, legless, and have brown heads reaching up to about 13 mm in length. They are exceedingly voracious. They feed on young plants, weakening them and often ...